Isuzu Axiom vs Mercury Topaz
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Isuzu Axiom | Mercury Topaz |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 238 | 581 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2004 | 1983–1998 |
| Worst model year | 2002 | 1994 |
| Best model year | 2004 | 1995 |
| Crashes reported | 22 | 27 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 59 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 12 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.7% | 17.2% |
Isuzu Axiom by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
42
17.6%
Brakes
36
15.1%
Body & Structure
35
14.7%
Engine & Cooling
27
11.3%
Suspension
22
9.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
16
6.7%
Electrical System
9
3.8%
Airbags
8
3.4%
Mercury Topaz by year
What breaks
Electrical System
113
19.4%
Engine & Cooling
99
17.0%
Seat Belts
77
13.3%
Brakes
59
10.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
34
5.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
32
5.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
28
4.8%
Steering
20
3.4%